When Ukraine was attacked and afflicted another day, a wave of global anger against Russia spread around the world on Sunday, causing anti-war protests in many countries, including Russia.
In Europe and Canada, there were almost universal criticisms.
More than 100,000 people marched in Berlin on Sunday and stood in solidarity with Ukraine.
“I’m terrifying, completely terrifying,” said Uwe Kluger, who lives in Berlin. “I can’t find the words. I couldn’t believe it. Until 14 days ago, I thought I understood Putin. That’s it.”
Another man described the invasion as an “attack on all of us.”
Protesters showed their support through numbers to convey the message.
“I don’t think our leaders are neighbors or friends and have taken enough action to help the invaded Ukrainians,” said another German protester, Claire Sholett. Said.
In Prague, with the addition of Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiara, thousands of people gathered in the central square.
In a protest, Fiara said, “I can’t accept that tanks can come to the country and shatter the desire for freedom and democracy. I can’t accept it. Thank you for your support and glory in Ukraine.” Said.
Retaliation for Putin’s war is also rising from within Russia. Unusual acts of rebellion have been going on for days.
Anti-war protests spread to 48 cities across the country on Sunday, with riot police surpassing protesters in Moscow. Police arrested more than 5,500 people in the crackdown.
Anti-war protests were also held in cities across Canada, with loud choruses over the weekend.
Thousands have gathered in Toronto with the addition of Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland.
“It’s horrible and people are now dying in Ukraine for no reason at all. We need to remember that,” she said during the rally.
Freeland told the crowd to be proud of the courageous position the Ukrainians are taking.
“Ukrainians do hellish work,” she said.
In Edmonton, Vitalii Haponiuk marched with thousands of people on Sunday. Like many in protest, she is from Ukraine and came to Canada as a student three years ago.
“I’m worried about my parents,” Haponiuk told The Canadian Press. “They live in a small town, but even there they heard Russian planes, Russian bombs. Very scary.”
In a Montreal protest, 17-year-old Anya Dashe told Canadian Press that her father was in Ukraine and called them today to say goodbye.
“I think he’ll die today because there are multiple bombs on my city,” she said.
On Sunday, there was a large crowd outside the BC parliament to express anger at Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The crowd included not only local politicians, but also people like Oleksandr Filonovych who were afraid of family safety.
“Almost all of my family except my wife and children is in Ukraine, so my mother, my brothers, my father, all my cousins, everyone,” said Philonovic, saying that many of them are in the capital Kiev. Added.
At the Russian embassy in Ottawa, families are afraid of loved ones currently sleeping in bomb shelters.
Jane Rubina’s family is in Ukraine.
“At this point, everyone is alive and that’s all we’re praying for right now,” she told CTV News.
Ottawa is still recovering from vaccination obligations and a three-week occupation of truck drivers and other protesters protesting the government, but Ottawa resident Jordyn Kiteley has blamed Russia’s actions. He said he was surprised at the number of people who appeared.
“I’m proud to be Canadian, especially after all the silly convoys we’ve seen,” she told the Canadian press. “It’s overwhelming to see and see how people feel about it, and I’m not the only one.”
In Winnipeg, the “Stand with Ukraine” rally was held in the legislative district of Manitoba, with about 2,000 participants.
Manitoba Prime Minister Heather Stephanson spoke at a rally, wearing a Ukrainian flag-colored coat and promising that the state would do everything it could to help Ukrainian refugees.
“Here is a monument recognizing Holodomor in 1932 for legislative reasons. It is the forced famine of Joseph Stalin who killed millions of Ukrainians by famine. The Ukrainians were previously evil. Suffering under the rule of the dictator. Manitova and all Canadians must do everything we can to prevent it from happening again. “
Canadian Press files, Alexandra Mae Jones on CTVNews.ca, Ian Holliday on CTVNewsVancouver.ca
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